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Bundeswehr intercepts Russian military aircraft
April 26, 2024, 8:16 p.m
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A Russian reconnaissance plane is flying over the Baltic Sea and is intercepted by Luftwaffe planes. The Eurofighters “accompany” the Ilyushin IL-20, explains the Bundeswehr. This is not the first incident of this kind.
The Bundeswehr says it has once again intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea. The Air Force announced in the online service
A Russian IL-20 reconnaissance aircraft was identified in international airspace over the Baltic Sea “and was subsequently accompanied,” it said. The QRA, which reports to NATO, is intended to ensure airspace security at NATO and federal levels. NATO jets regularly intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea.
The Ilyushin IL-20 reconnaissance machine was developed in the former Soviet Union. It was first observed by NATO in 1978 (NATO code name: Coot-A). The aircraft is equipped with special technology for electronic reconnaissance and telecommunications reconnaissance. During the Cold War, aircraft of this type were seen primarily over European waters.
There are repeated incidents similar to the current one with the Ilyushin IL-20 in which the Air Force is used. The alarm squad usually consists of two Eurofighters, which rise within minutes to check possible threats or, if necessary, ward them off.